COVID-19 has caused significant business disruptions to the wine sector this year. It is important to manage these disruptions as effectively as possible. The use of interstate and international labour to meet seasonal and technical needs for a grape…
Legumes for Nitrogen
We think these legumes will work for our vineyard (Twisted Gum), but they may not suit everyone- please assess the risks and benefits as they apply to your own vineyards. Introducing new plants always has risks. [If you are interested in…
Conservation & Biodiversity
Are you keen to know more about conservation values of your land and best ways to protect and enhance biodiversity? All Nature Refuge and Land for Wildlife landholders and any other landholders keen to manage all or part of their…
Seasonal outlook to Feb 2020
Dr Chelsea Jarvis recently completed the seasonal outlook for the Granite Belt that includes rainfall and temperature forecasts to February 2020. An interesting read. Please contact her if you have any queries.
AWRI-trunk diseases webinar June 13 at 11:30am
Check out the AWRI www.awri.com.au/ upcoming events. This webinar will be available on u-tube later if you don’t have time to hook in with the webinar. “Post-pruning and reworking management for reducing trunk disease infection and spread”. Michelle
Next Vineyard Walk June 12, 2019 @3:00pm
The next GBWT vineyard walk for growers and winemakers will be held tomorrow at 3:00pm at Ballandean Estate Wines, Sundown Road. Details of the walk are on the calendar granitebeltwine.info/calendar/granite-belt-wine-industry-calendar/ Hope you can make it. Michelle
Flexcubes wanted
Please contact Jeff at Bungawarra Wines if you have any flexcubes for sale.
TAFE course in Warwick
Rural Support Training Farm Safety Development Program 2 5 days duration at Warwick TAFE campus, March 25-29 Contact Helen Schafer on 07 4160 4450. See factsheet for further information or email ruralsupporttraining.southwest@tafe.qld.edu.au This course will provide you with the skills…
Research into high pH in winegrapes
Wine Australia funded project Dr Suzy Rogiers, Principal Research Scientist for NSW Department of Primary Industries | Horticulture is leading a Wine Australia Project into research on high pH in winegrapes. Dr Chelsea Jarvis from USQ is liaising with Dr Rogiers to include…
Bulk wine for sale
Bulk wines listed below from Topper’s Mountain for sale. All currently stored at Symphony Hill Wines. Please contact Mark Kirkby on 0411 880 580 to discuss pricing and sale of wine.